"MEASURABL SUCCESS: ADVANCED ESG TECHNOLOGY IN REAL ESTATE" A conversation with Measurabl Co-Founders Matt Ellis & Lance Onken (#019)

"MEASURABL SUCCESS: ADVANCED ESG TECHNOLOGY IN REAL ESTATE" A conversation with Measurabl Co-Founders Matt Ellis & Lance Onken (#019)

Author: Dustin Sutton September 12, 2023 Duration: 52:24

In this special episode of Tools, Talents & Techniques, Matt Ellis (Co-Founder & CEO) and Lance Onken (Co-Founder & CTO) share the origin story of Measurabl—the ESG platform built for real estate—and what it really takes to measure, manage, and improve sustainability performance at scale.

What You’ll Learn

  • Why ESG data matters to owners, operators, and investors in real estate
  • The hardest parts of ESG: data collection, data quality, and comparability
  • Practical ways teams use platforms and workflows to track energy, water, waste & carbon
  • How sustainability targets translate into NOI, risk management, and asset value
  • The role of culture, tooling, and cross-functional buy-in in delivering results

About the Guests

  • Matt Ellis — Co-Founder & CEO, blending finance, sustainability, and real estate experience to shape strategy and industry adoption.
  • Lance Onken — Co-Founder & CTO, leading product and engineering to turn complex ESG requirements into usable software for property teams.

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Real conversations and practical tools for leaders building sustainable, high-performing portfolios.


Dustin Sutton hosts TOOLS TALENTS AND TECHNIQUES, a podcast built on the idea that success in any field is a blend of the right resources, innate abilities, and learned methods. The conversations here roam across a wide landscape, from the concrete strategies of real estate and business to the evolving dynamics of technology and the revealing parallels found in sports. Rather than offering quick tips, each episode settles into a detailed discussion with a genuine leader or innovator, unpacking the specifics of their path. You’ll hear how they’ve scaled ventures, managed personal evolution, and applied financial insights, all framed by their unique experiences. This isn't about abstract theory; it's about the tangible, often hard-won lessons that actually move the needle. The result is a collection of dialogues that feel both broad in scope and deeply practical, whether you're building a company, honing a skill, or simply curious about the mechanics of achievement. Tune into this podcast for those unscripted moments where real strategy and personal insight intersect, providing a useful perspective no matter your own professional arena.
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